Microsoft's Acquisition of Nokia Has Enormous Potential In Emerging Markets (BI Intelligence)While Microsoft's $7 billion acquisition of Nokia has some people scoffing, there could be some hidden value in emerging markets. In a BI Intelligence analysis released yesterday, we covered how Nokia experienced 85% year-over-year global growth in its Lumia line of smartphones in the second quarter of 2013. This, despite low sales volume in the United States. Read >

Give Me A Break: Android Launches Android 4.4, Surpasses 1 Billion Activations(Android)Following in its tradition of naming versions of its operating system after tasty desserts, Google has released the name of upcoming Android 4.4 as Kit Kat. While there was no official mention of when Kit Kat will go live, Google had other big news. Android devices have reached over 1 billion activations according to a Google+ post by Senior Vice President and Android overseer, Sundar Pichai. Read >

Amazon Announces New Kindle Paperwhite(Amazon)Set to ship September 30, the Kindle Paperwhite will sell for $119 dollars with special offer advertisements and $139 without ads. One point of interest is the integration of Goodreads, adding a social component to the device which will allow users to share what they are reading with friends. Amazon will look to bolster its e-book revenue. Read >

Nymi Gives A Window Into What Wearables Could Become (Nymi)Nymi is a biometric recognition wristband set to be released in early 2014. The wristband uses ECG data to authenticate the user's identity when the wristband is first put on and can then be used to effortlessly unlock smartphones, PCs, and even cars. The device allows users to forgo authentication as long as the wristband remains on a user's wrist. Nymi may be the first step towards a password-free world offered by wearable devices. Read>